Title:  Manager, Government and Public Affairs (New Mexico and Colorado)

Basic Function

HF Sinclair is seeking a Manager, Government and Public Affairs (New Mexico and Colorado). In this role, you will work closely with Government Affairs and refinery management to develop and execute government and public affairs strategies to further overall company objectives. You will also lead in strategic stakeholder engagement efforts, rulemakings, crisis/incident response and development of applicable messaging to local communities, government officials and key stakeholders. 

Job Duties

• Develop and grow relationships with, lawmakers and agency staff in New Mexico and Colorado
• Support facility operations by engaging with local external stakeholders (city and county officials, NGOs)
• Identify legislation that impacts the liquid fuels industry in New Mexico, Colorado and other markets as needed
• Participate in regional and statewide trade associations and chambers of commerce
• Track and engage in the rulemaking processes in New Mexico and Colorado
• Meet with lawmakers at the State Capitol and articulate HF Sinclair’s public policy positions
• Testify in front of relevant legislative bodies and participate in interim committee hearings
• Support Vice President of Government Affairs with federal and state advocacy as needed
• Manage contract government affairs staff in New Mexico and Colorado
• Participate and lead HF Sinclair’s Political Action Committee events and fundraising efforts
• Support local charitable and community engagement efforts
• Support corporate and site communications team as needed
• Serve on the refinery leadership team

Special assignments or tasks assigned to the employee by their superior, as determined from time to time in their sole and complete discretion.

Experience

A minimum of five years industry and specialty related experience

Education Level

A minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in scientific discipline, Government, Public Policy, Law, Communications, or a related field, is required. 

Required Skills

• Deep understanding of legislative and regulatory processes
• Experience developing policy analysis and strategy
• Possess strong relationships with key stakeholders (oil and gas industry, NGOs, government)
• Preference for candidate with experience in carbon policy and/or downstream refining
• Role is based in New Mexico – preference for candidate with work history in the state

Supervisory/Managerial Responsibility

None

Work Conditions

Office based with up to 33% travel by land and air required. Subject to all weather and varying road conditions.

Benefits

HF Sinclair offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being of our employees and their families. Our benefits include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Medical Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Paid Time-Off
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with match
• Educational Reimbursement
• Parental Bonding Time
• Employee Discounts

We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment, ensuring our employees have the resources needed to thrive professionally and personally.

Benefit eligibility is governed by official plan documents, for more details visit Total Rewards.

Our One HF Sinclair Culture:

At HF Sinclair, we are united through our One HF Sinclair Culture, which is underpinned by our five core values of Safety, Integrity, Teamwork, Ownership and Inclusion. Developed to empower our people, our five core cultural values are at the heart of everything we do and extend to how we engage our stakeholders. These values influence our decisions, shape our behaviors and keep us connected across the entire organization.

We maintain a true Safety culture for our employees, communities, environments and customers. Our goal is to make sure everyone returns home safely each day. We have a long-standing commitment to Integrity and ethical behavior and do what is right for our employees, investors, communities and the environment. We encourage employees to Step Up and Stand Out by championing a culture of Teamwork and Ownership. We foster a culture of Inclusion by encouraging diversity of experiences, viewpoints and backgrounds. What makes each of us different, together makes us stronger.

About HF Sinclair Corporation

HF Sinclair Corporation, headquartered in Dallas, Texas, is an independent energy company that produces and markets high-value light products such as gasoline, diesel fuel, jet fuel, renewable diesel and other specialty products. HF Sinclair owns and operates refineries located in Kansas, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Washington and Utah and markets its refined products principally in the Southwest U.S., the Rocky Mountains extending into the Pacific Northwest and in other neighboring Plains states. HF Sinclair supplies high-quality fuels to more than 1,500 branded stations and licenses the use of the Sinclair brand at more than 300 additional locations throughout the country. In addition, subsidiaries of HF Sinclair produce and market base oils and other specialized lubricants in the U.S., Canada and the Netherlands, and export products to more than 80 countries. Through its subsidiaries, HF Sinclair produces renewable diesel at two of its facilities in Wyoming and also at its facility in Artesia, New Mexico. HF Sinclair provides petroleum product and crude oil transportation, terminalling, storage and throughput services to its refineries and the petroleum industry.

Equal Opportunity Employer

HF Sinclair Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other prohibited ground of discrimination